Change your summoner name through the League client or website

To change your summoner name in League of Legends, open the League client, click your profile icon in the top right, select "Profile," and look for the "Edit" button next to your current summoner name. Click it, type your new name in the field that appears, and click "Confirm." The change costs 1,300 Blue Essence or 650 Riot Points (RP) and takes effect when ready. If you do not see the Edit button, your account may not be old enough — League requires accounts to be at least 20 days old before a first name change.

You can also change your name through the League website instead of the client. Log in at leagueoflegends.com, go to your account settings, find the "Summoner" section, and select "Change Summoner Name." The process and cost are identical to the client method.

Key Takeaways

  • Name changes cost 1,300 Blue Essence or 650 Riot Points and take effect when ready after you confirm.
  • Your account must be at least 20 days old before you can change your summoner name for the first time.
  • You can change your name through either the League client or the League website — both methods work the same way.
  • Certain names are blocked by the system, including ones with offensive language, impersonation of pro players, or names that violate League's Code of Conduct.
  • After you change your name, your old summoner name becomes available for other players to use after a short period.

What summoner names are not allowed

League blocks certain names at the confirmation step. You cannot use names that contain profanity, slurs, or hateful language. Names that impersonate professional players, streamers, or Riot employees are also rejected — the system flags names that are identical or extremely similar to known public figures in the League community.

Names that reference illegal activity, sexual content, or real-world violence will not go through. If you try a blocked name, the system shows an error message telling you the name violates the Code of Conduct. You can then try a different name without losing your Blue Essence or RP — you only pay when the name is accepted.

How to check if a name is available before paying

Unfortunately, League does not have a "search" feature that lets you check availability before you spend currency. You enter the name you want, click Confirm, and the system tells you whether it is available or blocked. If the name is taken by another player, you see a message saying so and you do not lose your Blue Essence or RP.

The best approach is to have a few backup names in mind before you start. That way, if your first choice is taken or blocked, you can try the next one when ready without having to think of new options.

Timing and what happens to your old name

Your new summoner name appears in the client and in-game when ready after you confirm the change. Your rank, match history, and all other account data stay exactly the same — only the name displayed changes. Friends see your new name right away in their friend list.

Your old summoner name does not disappear forever. After a waiting period (usually a few weeks, though Riot does not publish an exact timeline), your old name becomes available for other players to claim. If you want to keep that name reserved, you would need to change to something else and then change back before the waiting period ends, but this costs currency both times.

Changing your name more than once

You can change your summoner name as many times as you want, as long as you have the Blue Essence or RP to pay for each change. There is no limit on how many times you can do it. However, each change costs the same amount (1,300 Blue Essence or 650 RP), so frequent changes add up quickly if you are paying with RP.

If you change your name and then want to change it again a few days later, you pay full price both times. There are no discounts for multiple changes, and Riot does not refund the cost of a previous change if you decide you did not like the new name.

Troubleshooting: why you cannot change your name

If the Edit button does not appear next to your summoner name, your account is likely under 20 days old. Check the account creation date in your account settings. Once you reach 20 days, the button appears and you can proceed.

If you have enough Blue Essence or RP but the change is not going through, try logging out of the client completely and logging back in. Sometimes the client needs a refresh to process the transaction. If you still see an error, restart the League client entirely. If the problem persists after a restart, contact Riot Support through the support website — they can investigate whether there is a technical issue with your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my summoner name to something I used before?

Yes, but only if that old name has cycled back into availability. After you change away from a name, there is a waiting period before it becomes available again. If enough time has passed, you can pay to change back to it. If the waiting period has not ended, the system tells you the name is unavailable.

What if I change my name and then regret it when ready?

Riot does not refund the cost of a name change. If you change your name and want to go back to your old one, you have to pay again. There is no grace period or undo feature, so think carefully before you confirm.

Does changing my summoner name affect my rank or match history?

No. Your rank, LP, match history, skins, champions, and everything else on your account stays exactly the same. Only the name displayed changes. All your stats and progress remain tied to your account.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my summoner name?

League summoner names can include letters, numbers, and spaces, but not most special characters like hyphens, underscores, or symbols. The system rejects names with characters it does not support. Stick to letters, numbers, and spaces to avoid errors.

How long does a name change take to show up in-game?

Your new name appears when ready after you confirm the change. You do not need to restart the client or log out and back in — it shows up right away in your profile, in-game, and in your friends' friend lists.